FEC Vice Chair Trey Trainor to Resign October 2025, Leaving Agency Without Quorum

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) faces a significant operational crisis as Vice Chair James E. "Trey" Trainor III, the last Republican commissioner, plans to resign in October 2025, leaving the agency without a quorum for nearly five months and unable to enforce campaign finance laws. Meanwhile, in New York, two super PACs linked to former gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin agreed to pay a record $900,000 fine for illegal coordination with his campaign, though Zeldin himself was not implicated. In Hawaii, a real estate developer faces felony charges for allegedly reimbursing employees and contractors for political donations, which prosecutors argue violate campaign finance laws. Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai highlighted the distinction between legality and justice, cautioning that laws, including sedition laws, can be legal yet unjust, emphasizing constitutional protections aimed at ensuring fairness and justice. Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is proactively addressing workforce development and compliance to support its economic transformation, focusing on skills development, labour market information, and adherence to international labour standards. Additionally, Elon University's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance is dedicated to maintaining a culture of compliance and ethics, ensuring nondiscrimination and equitable treatment within its community through policy enforcement and investigation of complaints.